ALCHE — Hackathon
AlchemiHack
Create innovations that solve problems in the ALCHE community
Prize Pool
Non-cash Prize
Location
Online
Duration
6 days
Date
May 20, 2026 - May 26, 2026
About the Hackathon
Create innovations that solve problems in the ALCHE community
OVERVIEWAlchemiHacks is an innovation sprint open to all Alchemists. Teams of five identify a real problem within the ALCHE community, develop a solution, and pitch it to a panel of judges. The best two teams win Super U vouchers and receive staff support for implementation.Built by Alchemists for Alchemists.Through a structured process of team formation, independent research, and competitive pitching, the event aims to cultivate a culture of problem-solving and creative thinking at ALCHE, while giving students a practical platform to apply innovation skills, collaborate across cohorts, and contribute meaningfully to the improvement of their community.TIMELINEBy 20 May,the call for applications closes.Teams of 5 registered on the platform.20 – 27 May, Teams work on their solutions independently.By 27 May, Teams submit slide deck: problem, solution, plan of action.29 May, Pitch Day at the Piazza. Top 5 teams advance to Finals.5 June Finals during Assembly at the Piazza.PITCH DAY AGENDA — 29 MAY 2025Time Activity 1:00 – 1:15 PM Opening & Welcome — Onyinyechi (Host)1:15 – 2:00 PM Masterclass: Effective Pitching in 2 Minutes — [Mr. Tineyi]2:00 – 2:20 PM Pitching Session — 4 min pitch + 2 min Q&A per team2:20 – 2:40 PM Icebreaker2:40 – 3:00 PM Score Announcement & ClosingPitching format:4 minutes to pitch, 2 minutes for Q&A. Top 5 teams advance to Finals.
Event Details
Format
Online
Prize Pool
Non-cash Prize
Currency
USD
Start
May 20, 2026
End
May 26, 2026
Duration
6 days
Prize Breakdown
Overall Prizes
- -Best two teams - Super U vouchers
Schedule
2026-05-20
Call for applications closes
2026-05-27
Submit slide deck
2026-05-29
Opening & Welcome — Onyinyechi (Host)
Masterclass: Effective Pitching in 2 Minutes — Mr. Tineyi
Pitching Session
4 min pitch + 2 min Q&A per team
Icebreaker
Score Announcement & Closing
2026-06-05
Finals during Assembly at the Piazza
Organized by ALCHE
Online · Ended
Timeline
May 20, 2026
EVENT STARTS
Hackathon kicks off. Join online and start building.
May 27, 2026
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
All projects must be submitted before this date.
May 26, 2026
EVENT ENDS
Final submissions and judging period begins.


